Dr. Rogéair Purnell
As a consultant to The RP Group since 2010, Dr. Rogéair Purnell has been a key team member on studies and projects focused on transfer, student support services, and dual enrollment. Rogéair brings 30 years of professional experience as a program director, grantmaker, researcher, and facilitator. She has designed, led, and consulted on numerous high-profile studies and projects focused on advancing opportunity, promoting success, and catalyzing change.
In 2009, Rogéair launched her own consulting practice, RDP Consulting, to support nonprofit and postsecondary leaders in exploring and building on their strengths to fulfill their visions and realize their missions. Her client partners include nonprofit and philanthropic leaders and organizations who appreciate her demonstrated commitment to culturally competent, equity-driven, asset-based approaches. Rogéair holds a Bachelor of Arts in psychology from Stanford University, and from the University of Michigan, she earned master’s degrees in social work and psychology, and a PhD in social work and social psychology.